News Releases
The Executive News Releases are distributed by the County of Summit Department of Administration and Public Information.
- Administration & Public Information (Department)
- Aug 31, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Recognizes Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month (PDF, 531.0k) - Aug 19, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Important Notices Coming to Some Summit County Medicaid Recipients (PDF, 89.4k) - Jul 31, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Animal Control reduces adoption fees for 2026 Clear the Shelters (PDF, 67.2k) - Jul 31, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County receives national recognition for budget for 24th consecutive yera (PDF, 132.1k) - Jul 29, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Donates Emergency Response Equipment to Support Ohio TERT (PDF, 69.4k) - Jul 2, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Recognizes National Senior Citizens Day and Encourages Community Engagement (PDF, 82.7k) - Jun 30, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County to provide building code enforcement in Barberton (PDF, 145.8k) - Jun 24, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Receives National Achievement Award for Innovative Job and Family Services Outreach Program (PDF, 84.5k) - Jun 17, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County receives GFOA's Triple Crown Award for financial reporting (PDF, 181.8k) - Jun 15, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County law enforcement and community partners renew commitment to combatting elder abuse in partnership with Adult Protective Services (PDF, 108.0k) - Jun 4, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Dept. of Economic Development takes Business Walk to Northfield Center Township (PDF, 530.8k) - Jun 1, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Fetch Your Summer Sidekick at Summit County Animal Control—for only $28! (PDF, 276.3k) - May 21, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro Urges Caution with Civil Traffic Notice Text Scams (PDF, 175.4k) - May 18, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County DJFS Awarded $200,000 Federal Pilot Grant to Strengthen Adult Protective Services Response to Substance Use (PDF, 87.8k) - May 12, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Senior Summit Expo & Professional Conference Connects Older Adults, Caregivers, and Professionals with Resources Across Summit County (PDF, 88.0k) - May 12, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - New fraud protection feature coming to SNAP EBT cards May 13 (PDF, 105.7k) - May 12, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Expands Building Standards Services to Norton with New Local Office Planned (PDF, 147.7k) - May 4, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Executive Shapiro, Animal Control launch "May I Go Home with You?" adoption event (PDF, 276.2k) - Apr 23, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Celebrates America’s 250th with Heritage Tree Planting (PDF, 87.0k) - Apr 1, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive encourages teens to apply for Summer Youth Employment Program (PDF, 86.5k) - Apr 1, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro announces "Rainy Days & Rescue Strays!" adoption promotion (PDF, 532.7k) - Mar 9, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - 2026 Addy Awards (PDF, 81.9k) - Mar 4, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro announces You Lucky Dog! adoption event at Animal Control (PDF, 597.8k) - Feb 24, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - EPA Selects Summit County for Brownfields Job Training Funding (PDF, 127.2k) - Feb 10, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Executive Shapiro announces charitable fund board appointments (PDF, 143.2k) - Jan 8, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro urges caution after increased reports of jury duty scams (PDF, 532.1k) - Jan 7, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Nearly 700 dogs adopted or redeemed by owner at Summit County Animal Control in 2025 (PDF, 463.2k) - Jan 7, 2026 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Animal Control announce "Warm Up with a Pup!" adoption promotion (PDF, 550.3k)
- Dec 9, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - 2025 Nonprofit Holiday Giving Programs (PDF, 620.8k) - Dec 1, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro and Animal Control wish you a Yappy Pawlidays! (PDF, 658.7k) - Nov 20, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Enhances Public Health Monitoring to Strengthen Overdose Prevention Efforts (PDF, 96.7k) - Nov 10, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County and Akron Urban League partnering to host Community Forum on Nov. 20 (PDF, 100.6k) - Oct 31, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Animal Control are delighted to announce "FURever Thankful" (PDF, 559.6k) - Oct 28, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Provides Emergency Funding to Support Residents Affected by SNAP Disruption (PDF, 93.3k) - Oct 22, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro Issues Statement on November SNAP Benefits (PDF, 78.4k) - Oct 20, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Council recognize Safe Sleep, Breast Cancer Awareness Months (PDF, 534.7k) - Oct 3, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Council recognize North American First People's Day (PDF, 612.2k) - Oct 1, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro’s Statement on the Federal Government Shutdown (PDF, 80.9k) - Oct 2, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Announces Temporary Relocation of Child Support Enforcement Agency During Ohio Building Renovation (PDF, 55.7k) - Oct 1, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro delivers 2025 State of the County Address (PDF, 85.9k) - Sep 30, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Launches Trauma-Informed Care Initiative to Promote Healing, Equity and Community Resilience (PDF, 107.3k) - Sep 23, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County dispatch team receives statewide recognition at Gold Star Awards (PDF, 118.5k) - Sep 3, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro promotes "Pup-kin Patch" adoption event (PDF, 532.1k) - Aug 27, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Medical Examiner earns national accreditation (PDF, 106.1k) - Aug 6, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - 2025 GFOA Finance and Budget Award (PDF, 134.1k) - Aug 5, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Council approve property tax limitation charter amendment for November election (PDF, 55.7k) - Aug 1, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Announces Temporary Relocation of Offices During Ohio Building Renovation (PDF, 255.5k) - Jul 31, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County announces temporary relocation of offices during Ohio Building renovation (PDF, 255.5k) - Jul 29, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - HUD selects Summit County for Older Adult Home Modification Grant (PDF, 137.1k) - Jul 25, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Leadership Akron welcomes county team members to Signature Class and Diversity on Board (PDF, 162.1k) - Jul 24, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro names Chip Clupper Director of Human Resources (PDF, 142.1k) - Jul 21, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Dept. of Economic Development launches Business Walks in Munroe Falls (PDF, 536.3k) - Jul 17, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County EMA hosts hazmat exercise in Macedonia (PDF, 149.0k) - Jul 17, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County EMA hosts hazmat exercise in Macedonia (PDF, 149.0k) - Jul 16, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County welcomes community to new Board of Elections facility (PDF, 119.2k) - Jul 7, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive, Animal Control announce Clear the Shelter Kick-off Party on August 2 (PDF, 532.9k) - Jul 2, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County secures $550,000 in state funding for Stow, Akron Canton Airport projects (PDF, 104.0k) - Jul 1, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, Ohio - County Executive Shapiro announces "Dog Days of Summer" adoption promotion (PDF, 535.5k) - Jun 10, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Animal Control named recipient of Million Meals campaign for pets in need (PDF, 528.9k) - Jun 6, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - EPA selects Summit County for $1.2 Million Brownfields Assessment Coalition Grant (PDF, 105.7k) - Jun 2, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro announces 'Sun's Out, Tongues Out!' adoption promotion (PDF, 532.9k) - May 29, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County residents encouraged to apply for lead removal program (PDF, 129.6k) - Apr 17, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County offices raise funds for Harvest for Hunger, provide 5,652 meals for local needs (PDF, 107.6k) - Apr 4, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County recognizes Autism Acceptance, Child Abuse Prevention, Minority Health Months in April (PDF, 467.5k) - Apr 1, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive, Engineer and Council Offer Support for Issue 2, Urge Renewal of State Capital Improvement Program (PDF, 87.0k) - Mar 31, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive encourages teens to join Summer Youth Employment Program (PDF, 87.5k) - Mar 18, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Executive team member Tiera Moore honored with KSU Women's Center G.E.A.R. (PDF, 532.1k) - Mar 17, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive announces scholarship opportunity for students seeking public service careers (PDF, 163.9k) - Mar 6, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro encourages residents to 'slam the scam' (PDF, 607.4k) - Feb 28, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro announces You Lucky Dog! adoption event at Animal Control (PDF, 531.5k) - Feb 27, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro encourages residents to wear orange, support Inclusion Day (PDF, 531.0k) - Feb 12, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Land Bank convening stakeholders to discuss housing needs (PDF, 96.2k) - Feb 4, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County celebrates Black History Month (PDF, 165.1k) - Feb 4, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro encourages residents to find their valentines at Animal Control (PDF, 534.9k) - Jan 7, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro announces Wagging in a Winter Wonderland adoption event (PDF, 532.8k) - Jan 2, 2025 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive highlights Recovery Friendly Workplaces, fresh start in the new year (PDF, 178.1k)
- Dec 19, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Community Development provided more than $2.5 million for projects in 2024 (PDF, 133.2k) - Dec 17, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Executive Shapiro encourages residents to be aware of scams this holiday season (PDF, 260.0k) - Dec 12, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Nearly 1,200 cats and dogs adopted at Summit County Animal Control in 2024 (PDF, 133.4k) - Dec 11, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Council investing $5 million to support minority and disadvantaged communities affected by opioid epidemic (PDF, 84.5k) - Dec 2, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro celebrates the Pawlidays, reduces adoption fees (PDF, 708.5k) - Nov 26, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County officials encourage shopping local for Small Business Saturday (PDF, 468.7k) - Nov 21, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County celebrates National Adoption Day, encourages foster-to-adopt (PDF, 133.9k) - Nov 19, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County funding behavioral health and wellness coordinators in four school districts (PDF, 81.5k) - Dec 2, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - 2024 Summit Health and Safety Innovation Fund (PDF, 118.7k) - Nov 8, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro sponsoring reentry resource fair on November 13 (PDF, 1023.6k) - Nov 4, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County lights up green for Veterans Day (PDF, 85.5k) - Nov 1, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Animal Control announce FURever Thankful adoption event (PDF, 532.8k) - Oct 31, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Text-to-9-1-1 now available throughout Summit County (PDF, 109.3k) - Oct 31, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Text-to 9-1-1 now available throughout Summit County (PDF, 109.3k) - Oct 29, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - A plea from Summit County’s wastewater staff: Don’t flush your wipes! (PDF, 82.0k) - Oct 15, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Animal Control provide free pet food and supplies to hurricane victims (PDF, 133.5k) - Oct 11, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County EMA Director completes Naval Postgraduate program (PDF, 82.1k) - Oct 10, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County celebrates Digital Inclusion Week, promotes digital equity for residents (PDF, 474.0k) - Oct 7, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Council recognize Breast Cancer, Safe Sleep Awareness Months (PDF, 125.8k) - Oct 4, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Council recognize North American First People’s Day (PDF, 82.8k) - Oct 2, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro delivers sixth State of the County Address (PDF, 83.6k) - Oct 1, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County, ArtsNow celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month (PDF, 2267.8k) - Sep 19, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County dispatch staff honored with Gold Star Awards (PDF, 82.2k) - Sep 13, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive observes Welcoming Week, celebrates international newcomers (PDF, 531.2k) - Sep 11, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro encourages residents to Fall In Love with Your New Pet (PDF, 532.9k) - Sep 3, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Former Common Pleas Court Judge Joins County Administration (PDF, 118.7k) - Sep 3, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, Ohio - Summit County observes Preparedness and Recovery Months (PDF, 530.7k) - Aug 27, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County recognizes Overdose Awareness Day, offers support to residents (PDF, 152.9k) - Aug 8, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, Ohio - Summit County Animal Control holding Clear the Shelter adoption event (PDF, 107.9k) - Aug 7, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Swiftwater Rescue Team deploying to North Carolina (PDF, 83.6k) - Aug 7, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Swiftwater Rescue Team deploying to North Carolina (PDF, 83.6k) - Aug 2, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, Ohio - County Executive Shapiro and Council recognize Immunization Awareness Month (PDF, 108.7k) - Jul 23, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, Ohio - Summit County supports local law enforcement with high-tech equipment (PDF, 86.1k) - Jul 16, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Amateur radio operators and EMA collaborate to enhance safety (PDF, 85.6k) - Jul 15, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summer Youth Employment Program places 800 youth in local jobs (PDF, 84.7k) - Jul 1, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County earns national achievement awards for three new initiatives (PDF, 129.9k) - Jun 13, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County secures state funding for Richfield’s Wheatley Road project (PDF, 84.8k) - Jun 12, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County recognizes elder abuse awareness, Alzheimer’s and brain awareness (PDF, 87.9k) - Jun 6, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro and Council recognize Gun Violence Awareness Day (PDF, 127.9k) - Jun 4, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Medical Examiner earns national accreditation (PDF, 86.2k) - May 14, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro’s Office designated a Recovery Friendly Workplace (PDF, 86.9k) - May 1, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - 2024 Older Americans Month (PDF, 128.0k) - Apr 29, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive provides funding to Forever R Children (PDF, 83.1k) - Apr 10, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive asks residents to take internet speed test (PDF, 80.0k) - Apr 2, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County recognizes Autism Acceptance, Child Abuse Prevention, Minority Health Months in April (PDF, 126.5k) - Apr 1, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education Hosts the 36th Akron-Summit Holocaust Commemoration and Awards Ceremony (PDF, 188.6k) - Mar 26, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County announces temporary operational changes for April 8 (PDF, 57.2k) - Mar 12, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County encouraging residents to apply for lead removal program (PDF, 123.8k) - Mar 11, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive announces scholarship opportunity for students seeking public service careers (PDF, 127.6k) - Mar 6, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County revises Building Code to increase safety and reduce costs (PDF, 149.3k) - Mar 6, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Job and Family Services, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and Summit County Public Health provide food and formula to families in need (PDF, 128.3k) - Feb 29, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County celebrates Women’s History, DD Awareness Month (PDF, 163.6k) - Feb 26, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Direction Home now accepting referrals to County-funded Aging in Place Program (PDF, 155.3k) - Feb 1, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County celebrates Black History Month (PDF, 129.8k) - Jan 31, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Dementia Friendly Summit County celebrates first year (PDF, 639.6k) - Jan 31, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County officials partner with Public Health to install lifesaving Naloxboxes in county buildings (PDF, 219.8k) - Jan 30, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County accepts Peninsula into sewer district (PDF, 131.9k) - Jan 25, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Community Development provided more than $2 million for projects in 2023 (PDF, 136.2k) - Jan 23, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Animal Control expanded services, adopting out over 1300 animals in 2023 (PDF, 142.6k) - Jan 11, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro welcomes County Clerk of Courts Tavia Galonski (PDF, 127.4k) - Jan 9, 2024 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Animal Control is “Wacko for Flacco”, offering $15 adoptions (PDF, 152.6k)
- Dec 28, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County receives $2 million grant to protect residents from lead exposure (PDF, 146.5k) - Dec 15, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Celebrate the “Pawlidays” with Summit County Animal Control (PDF, 149.9k) - Nov 9, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - First Home First Loan applications now open (PDF, 123.1k) - Nov 1, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County provides $4 million grant to support Aging in Place Program (PDF, 544.7k) - Oct 18, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Executive and Council approve $1 million in grants for emergency departments (PDF, 130.2k) - Oct 12, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive celebrates collaborative and innovative achievements at State of the County (PDF, 126.5k) - Oct 10, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Executive Shapiro, Common Pleas Court General Division, and Sheriff Fatheree launch Virtual Courtroom (PDF, 167.8k) - Oct 8, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County officials and mayors celebrate opening of new 9-1-1 dispatch center (PDF, 133.5k) - Oct 6, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County receives national recognition for budget, launches OpenFinance platform (PDF, 533.0k) - Oct 6, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Council recognize Breast Cancer, Safe Sleep Awareness Months (PDF, 537.4k) - Oct 3, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County, ArtsNow observe National Arts and Humanities Month (PDF, 824.9k) - Oct 3, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County celebrates Digital Inclusion Week, promotes digital equity for residents (PDF, 468.7k) - Oct 3, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Council recognize North American First People’s Day (PDF, 532.1k) - Oct 3, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County observes Stormwater Awareness Week (PDF, 625.7k) - Sep 26, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County joins Power A Clean Future, commits to sustainable practices (PDF, 130.4k) - Sep 8, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County observes Welcoming Week, celebrates immigrants and new citizens (PDF, 137.8k) - Sep 7, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - JFS launches new collaboration with United Way, APS to enhance Family Resource Centers (PDF, 154.0k) - Sep 5, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro Steps Up for Stand Down (PDF, 127.9k) - Sep 1, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Council observe Preparedness, Recovery Months (PDF, 141.8k) - Aug 31, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Community leaders highlight work to combat overdoses, encourage treatment and recovery (PDF, 285.5k) - Aug 22, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County supports Gorge Dam removal with $250,000 grant (PDF, 126.0k) - Aug 18, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Council Recognize the Akron Pride Festival and Equity March (PDF, 251.8k) - Aug 11, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Ohio Education Association, Summit County Executive unveil new historical marker (PDF, 240.3k) - Aug 10, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County observes Immunization Awareness Month, encourages vaccination (PDF, 240.2k) - Aug 9, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County secures $350,000 grant for Barberton industrial park (PDF, 131.3k) - Jul 6, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Animal Control distributes 165,000 pounds of free pet food and supplies to community (PDF, 125.9k) - Jun 28, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County grants $275,000 to Sojourner Truth Statue Fund (PDF, 130.5k) - Jun 27, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro voices opposition to Issue 1 (PDF, 126.5k) - Jun 27, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County provides $500,000 for grassroots opiate grant program (PDF, 126.7k) - Jun 13, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County encourages residents to celebrate Juneteenth holiday (PDF, 129.9k) - Jun 2, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro announces Purrride adoption event (PDF, 169.5k) - Jun 1, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County recognizes elder abuse awareness, Alzheimer’s and brain awareness (PDF, 129.9k) - May 30, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro and Council recognize Gun Violence Awareness Day (PDF, 132.3k) - May 26, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Akron Zoo celebrates Akron-Summit Age-Friendly Seal of Approval designation by BBB (PDF, 205.1k) - May 24, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Medical Examiner Dr. Lisa Kohler honored by Ohio State Coroners Association (PDF, 127.8k) - May 11, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Celebrates Older Americans Month Age-Friendly, Senior Summit Events (PDF, 191.2k) - May 8, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Celebrates Mental Health Awareness, Foster Care Months (PDF, 140.0k) - May 4, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive announces Unite Us community information sessions (PDF, 129.1k) - Apr 13, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Vantage Aging partner to provide free pet food and supplies (PDF, 144.4k) - Apr 7, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County declares April Autism Acceptance, Minority Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month (PDF, 159.8k) - Apr 5, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive announces Safety Town Video Contest winner (PDF, 481.5k) - Mar 29, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Job and Family Services offers Medicaid Unwinding FAQs to residents (PDF, 127.7k) - Mar 15, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Job and Family Services, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank collaborate to distribute food boxes (PDF, 130.6k) - Mar 10, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro announces Help a Puppy Get Lucky adoption event (PDF, 125.2k) - Mar 9, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro urges residents to ‘slam the scam’ (PDF, 149.1k) - Mar 8, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County celebrates Women’s History, DD Awareness Month (PDF, 130.0k) - Mar 3, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Over 200 households served by Community Pet Food Pantry event (PDF, 131.4k) - Feb 27, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Department of Job and Family Services partners with libraries (PDF, 128.6k) - Feb 14, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County invests $7 million in addiction resources, trauma informed care (PDF, 134.5k) - Feb 1, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County celebrates Black History Month (PDF, 158.5k) - Jan 26, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Countywide dispatch communities name director, other key personnel (PDF, 234.4k) - Jan 25, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive debuts new sewer operations and maintenance facility (PDF, 145.6k) - Jan 23, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Age-Friendly Akron Summit strategic plans approved by WHO and AARP (PDF, 197.3k) - Jan 12, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro announces It’s Snowing Cats and Dogs adoption event (PDF, 169.7k) - Jan 11, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Community Development invested over $2 million in local housing in 2022 (PDF, 135.0k) - Jan 10, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Federal Government to end SNAP Emergency Allotments after February (PDF, 150.0k) - Jan 10, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Recognized as Dementia Friendly Community (PDF, 192.0k) - Jan 6, 2023 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Animal Control provided services to nearly 1200 animals in 2022 (PDF, 131.0k)
- Dec 30, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive encourages residents to make fraud-free resolutions (PDF, 148.8k) - Dec 13, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Animal Control hosting “Pawlidays” pet food giveaway (PDF, 458.1k) - Dec 9, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County, Akron Municipal Court, APS celebrate ‘Raising the Bar’ program (PDF, 166.2k) - Dec 6, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Environmental Design Group high speed fiber study receives award (PDF, 127.2k) - Nov 30, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County EMA secures over $600,000 in Homeland Security grants for regional partners (PDF, 147.7k) - Nov 16, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County celebrates Small Business Saturday, encourages residents to shop local (PDF, 129.1k) - Nov 10, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Celebrate the “Pawlidays” at Summit County Animal Control’s Community Kickoff Event (PDF, 347.0k) - Nov 7, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County lights up green for Veterans Day (PDF, 169.9k) - Oct 27, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County officials, Veterans Service Commission warn of Camp Lejeune misinformation, scams (PDF, 164.8k) - Oct 28, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County launches 'Raising the Bar' program with Akron Municipal Court, APS (PDF, 146.0k) - Oct 26, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County certified StormReady by National Weather Service (PDF, 520.8k) - Oct 20, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month (PDF, 144.5k) - Oct 20, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive shares achievements, outlines innovative future in State of the County Address (PDF, 207.7k) - Oct 18, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County recognizes Stormwater Awareness Week (PDF, 169.0k) - Oct 14, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and United Way announce wind down of Cares program (PDF, 128.5k) - Oct 5, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County observes National Arts and Humanities Month (PDF, 568.8k) - Sep 29, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Council recognize North American First People’s Day (PDF, 127.9k) - Sep 7, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Council recognize Preparedness and Recovery Month (PDF, 131.9k) - Sep 2, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Cares set to receive national recognition (PDF, 132.7k) - Aug 31, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Community leaders remember those lost, highlight work to reduce overdoses (PDF, 182.6k) - Aug 24, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Council Recognize the Akron Pride Festival and Equity March (PDF, 249.2k) - Aug 23, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council Step Up for Stand Down (PDF, 126.9k) - Aug 4, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County maintains very strong credit rating, secures $52 million bond financing (PDF, 163.4k) - Aug 3, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Animal Control holds Clear the Shelter Adoption Event (PDF, 184.6k) - Aug 2, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Council recognize Child Support and Immunization Awareness Months (PDF, 130.5k) - Jul 15, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County - Media Advisory Medical Examiner 07-15-22 (PDF, 997.5k) - Jun 29, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro announces the Dog Days of Summer Adoption Event (PDF, 125.9k) - Jun 28, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Council pass critical legislation before summer recess (PDF, 132.0k) - Jun 13, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County recognizes elder abuse awareness, Alzheimer’s and brain awareness (PDF, 129.9k) - Jun 10, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive details largest ever investment, development of Summit Connects (PDF, 132.8k) - Jun 3, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro and Council recognize Gun Violence Awareness Day (PDF, 296.3k) - May 16, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County earns national recognition for opiate abatement, minority contractor programs (PDF, 134.5k) - May 4, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Celebrates Older Americans Month (PDF, 139.8k) - May 2, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month (PDF, 136.0k) - Apr 29, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit and Medina Counties Celebrate In-Demand Jobs Week May 2-6 (PDF, 201.9k) - Apr 27, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro announces National Pet Month Adoption Event (PDF, 123.9k) - Apr 21, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County’s Summer Youth Employment Program registration underway (PDF, 154.3k) - Apr 19, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro warns residents about phishing email scam (PDF, 191.5k) - Apr 12, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Executive Shapiro Celebrates Public Safety Telecommunications Week (PDF, 125.6k) - Mar 31, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Declares April Autism Acceptance, Child Abuse Prevention Month (PDF, 176.5k) - Mar 29, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Council support Minority Health Month (PDF, 147.6k) - Mar 23, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County’s Home Weatherization program assisted 140 homes in 2021 (PDF, 147.2k) - Mar 14, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro announces Help a Puppy Get Lucky adoption event (PDF, 125.2k) - Mar 1, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County celebrates March Women’s History, DD Awareness Month (PDF, 129.8k) - Mar 1, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County partners with ACF for additional grassroots opiate abatement grants (PDF, 131.7k) - Feb 17, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Municipalities officially form Summit County Regional Dispatch Center (PDF, 129.9k) - Feb 1, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County celebrates Black History Month (PDF, 128.7k) - Feb 1, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Racism as a Public Health Crisis committee presents Phase II findings (PDF, 158.7k) - Jan 5, 2022 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro names new department directors (PDF, 473.8k)
- Dec 20, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and EMA Remind Residents to Register for Reverse Alerts, Download App (PDF, 545.5k) - Dec 17, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Shapiro reflects on $94 million community investments (PDF, 498.2k) - Dec 6, 2021 :
Press Release: Akron, Ohio - DSSS Sewer Rate Adjustments (PDF, 481.7k) - Nov 30, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Job and Family Services benefit system down for upgrades on Dec. 3 (PDF, 468.1k) - Nov 23, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County supports Small Business Saturday (PDF, 468.0k) - Nov 16, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Animal Control open for adoptions, public interaction (PDF, 453.7k) - Nov 15, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Animal Control temporarily suspending adoptions, public interaction (PDF, 455.6k) - Oct 26, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County provides development funds for Grace House, I Promise Housing (PDF, 470.6k) - Oct 14, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County recognizes Stormwater Awareness Week (PDF, 497.9k) - Oct 1, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Council recognize First People’s Day, Breast Cancer Awareness (PDF, 473.2k) - Sep 29, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Age Friendly Summit County launching community engagement campaign (PDF, 596.7k) - Sep 21, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - October is National Arts and Humanities Month in Summit County (PDF, 473.4k) - Sep 16, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Executive and Council recognize Hunger Action Month and Day (PDF, 466.4k) - Sep 13, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County celebrates Welcoming Week (PDF, 464.5k) - Sep 2, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Council recognize Preparedness and Recovery Month (PDF, 472.0k) - Aug 26, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Medical Examiner earns national accreditation (PDF, 462.1k) - Aug 23, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Greta Johnson named 2021 ATHENA Akron Leadership Award recipient (PDF, 477.7k) - Aug 19, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - $28.5 million in housing aid distributed by County Executive and community partners since start of COVID-19 pandemic (PDF, 480.5k) - Aug 9, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Council Support Immunization Awareness Month (PDF, 473.0k) - Aug 3, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Council Recognize Pride Festival and Child Support Awareness (PDF, 468.9k) - Jul 2, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County EMA Director Named President of Local Toastmasters Club (PDF, 468.8k) - Jul 1, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive thanks Governor DeWine, legislators for broadband reconciliation (PDF, 462.6k) - Jun 29, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County recognizes Juneteenth holiday (PDF, 466.5k) - Jun 29, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - OAAC recommends, Executive and Council approve $2.5 million in grants for opioid addiction and recovery services (PDF, 482.9k) - Jun 29, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive targets community investment with federal funds (PDF, 477.4k) - Jun 4, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Executive Shapiro and Council Recognize Gun Violence Awareness Day (PDF, 566.4k) - Jun 2, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County recognizes elder abuse awareness, Alzheimer’s and brain awareness (PDF, 468.0k) - May 27, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County earns national achievement award for police academy scholarships (PDF, 467.4k) - May 26, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Executive Shapiro Dedicates Summit County Veterans Memorial Plaza (PDF, 779.0k) - May 25, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County OhioMeansJobs Center to begin phase 2 reopening June 1 (PDF, 462.7k) - May 24, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Akron Children’s Hospital to Purchase 47 North Main Street Property (PDF, 513.4k) - May 17, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Public Health Issues Updated COVID-19 Guidance (PDF, 514.1k) - May 14, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Moody’s Assigns Very Strong Credit Rating to Summit County (PDF, 464.5k) - May 11, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Urban Institute Names Summit County as Upward Mobility Cohort Participant (PDF, 470.3k) - May 5, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Virtual Summer Youth Education Program Now Accepting Applications (PDF, 483.4k) - May 3, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Celebrates Older Americans Month, Senior Summit Conference (PDF, 545.9k) - Apr 27, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Provides $100,000 Grant for Housing Redevelopment in Summit Lake (PDF, 481.1k) - Apr 20, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Job and Family Services benefit system will be down for upgrades (PDF, 456.1k) - Apr 9, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - FEMA Accepting COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Applications on April 12 (PDF, 486.3k) - Apr 8, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Federal Grants Fund Community Development in Summit County (PDF, 480.1k) - Apr 2, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Cares Program Processing Thousands of Housing and Utility Assistance Applications (PDF, 471.2k) - Mar 31, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Appointments for Summit County Mass Vaccine Site Open at Noon (PDF, 494.2k) - Mar 30, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Recognizes Minority Health Month, Autism Acceptance Month (PDF, 471.6k) - Mar 26, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County’s COVID-19 Mass Vaccine Site to Open on April 3 (PDF, 493.8k) - Mar 23, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Minority Contractor Capital Access Program accepting applications (PDF, 269.3k) - Mar 23, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Eligibility Expanded; Traditional Unemployment Recipients To Begin Receiving $300 Payments (PDF, 393.4k) - Mar 23, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County and Akron Host Annual Holocaust Commemoration and Ceremony (PDF, 731.1k) - Mar 11, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Sheriff Sponsor Police Academy Scholarships (PDF, 217.6k) - Mar 4, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Council Approve $16 Million for Rent and Utility Assistance (PDF, 239.8k) - Mar 3, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (PDF, 215.4k) - Mar 2, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Honors Women’s History Month (PDF, 387.8k) - Mar 2, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County Emergency Management Agency Announces New Smartphone App (PDF, 359.1k) - Feb 22, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive Supports Local Entrepreneurs Looking to Sharpen Skills (PDF, 392.1k) - Jan 29, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Health Commissioner Extend Stay at Home Advisory (PDF, 675.6k) - Jan 26, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - County Executive and Council Recognize Black History Month (PDF, 215.6k) - Jan 19, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County and Direction Home Collaborating to Serve Older Adults Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic (PDF, 397.8k) - Jan 15, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Executive Shapiro warns of fraudulent unemployment claims and identity theft (PDF, 571.6k) - Jan 14, 2021 :
Press Release: Summit County, OH - Summit County to Receive Portion of State-Allocated COVID-19 Vaccines for Phase 1B Distribution (PDF, 576.0k)
Summit County Executive
Ohio Building - 8th Floor
175 South Main Street
Akron, OH 44308
Ohio Building - 8th Floor
175 South Main Street
Akron, OH 44308
